Multidisciplinary Team Evaluation

If needed, your child may be evaluated by a multidisciplinary adoption team led by Dr. Schulte. The team includes:

Behavioral medicine expert

Developmental pediatrician

Educational consultant

Neuropsychologist

Physical and occupational therapists

Speech pathologist

Our adoption team will provide ongoing evaluation of your child's development. We will be available as your child matures throughout school to ensure that any special learning needs are fully supported.

Referrals to Pediatric Medical Specialists

Cleveland Clinic’s Children’s offers care in all pediatric medical subspecialties. Dr. Schulte is part of the Cleft
Lip and Palate Clinic that supports children with these very common birth defects.

When adopted patients have major medical needs, our team refers children for additional assessments and care by specialists in Pediatric Infectious Disease, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric
Cardiology and other fields.

MyConsult Pre-Adoption Consultations

We believe that a pre-adoption consultation
is the best way to prepare parents for the unique challenges and joys of
adoption. This is true for both domestic
and international adoptions. In international adoptions, transitioning
a child from orphanage or foster care in another country requires added
sensitivity, insight and preparation.

A plan to address medical, developmental, feeding, sleeping and other issues beforehand, especially if travel is required

Phone consultation and support during the adoption process, even during trips abroad

Information about adoption resources

Pre-adoption consultations begin with an online request to Cleveland Clinic MyConsult. MyConsult allows you to contact Dr. Schulte from the comfort and privacy of your home, and streamlines the evaluation of your child's health records, photos and videotapes.

Post-Adoption Evaluations

Dr. Elaine Schulte, Director of the International Adoption Program, will examine and evaluate your child within seven to 10 days of your arrival home. She will conduct the screening recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and provide all needed immunizations.

Post-adoption services include:

A thorough physical examination, and a history review (to the extent available)